Clin Rehabil. 2025 Aug 8:2692155251365193. doi: 10.1177/02692155251365193. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT ObjectivesTo estimate the comparative efficacy of rehabilitation interventions for pain reduction in cervical radiculopathy and evaluate the individual components of combined treatments to support clinical decision-making.Data sourcesA systematic search was conducted across the Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, WOS, and PEDro databases up to 1 […]
Clin Case Rep. 2025 Jul 31;13(8):e70734. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.70734. eCollection 2025 Aug. ABSTRACT Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune condition that typically affects middle-aged females and presents with bilateral neurological symptoms. Unilateral presentations are uncommon and often difficult to diagnose. Due to its low incidence, rehabilitation strategies for NMOSD remain understudied, particularly in […]
Musculoskeletal Care. 2025 Sep;23(3):e70165. doi: 10.1002/msc.70165. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the beliefs of people with patellofemoral pain (PFP) about their condition’s development and persistence, and treatment options, before and after self-directed access to a web-based education platform. DESIGN: Pre- and post-intervention trial. METHODS: Fifty-eight people with PFP completed custom questionnaires (open-ended and multiple choice) before […]
Cureus. 2025 Jul 25;17(7):e88745. doi: 10.7759/cureus.88745. eCollection 2025 Jul. ABSTRACT Plantar fasciitis, a prevalent cause of heel pain, results from inflammation of the plantar fascia, often due to repetitive stress and overuse. This comprehensive review and evidence-based treatment framework for optimizing plantar fasciitis diagnosis and management aims to inform podiatric surgeons (foot and ankle surgeons), […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2025 Jul 23:1-18. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2536818. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: In recent years, invasive physiotherapy techniques have seen a significant rise in use for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. However, there is currently no standardization in the anatomical landmarks, needle length, and insertion angles applied across different muscles, which is […]
Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2025 Feb 8;7(2):100432. doi: 10.1016/j.arrct.2025.100432. eCollection 2025 Jun. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and needling therapy in the treatment of tendinopathy. DATA SOURCES: PubMed (Medline), the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from August 5, […]
Front Rehabil Sci. 2025 Jul 1;5:1263295. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2024.1263295. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT This systematic review aims to evaluate the existing body of evidence and provide a comprehensive analysis of the effects of dry needling, isometric, and eccentric exercises on pain severity and functional impairment in individuals diagnosed with patellar tendinopathy. The review was conducted in strict […]
J Clin Med. 2025 Jul 6;14(13):4772. doi: 10.3390/jcm14134772. ABSTRACT Background: Percutaneous electrolysis (PE) is an emerging therapeutic approach for tendinopathies, applying a galvanic current through a dry-needling needle to induce regenerative tissue responses. However, current dosing strategies are often empirical and lack objective physiological feedback. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the echogenic effects of […]
J Clin Med. 2025 Jun 27;14(13):4584. doi: 10.3390/jcm14134584. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, affecting 4-7% of the general population. Physiotherapy is a key component of conservative management. However, there is limited evidence on how physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia manage this condition. This study aimed to investigate current physiotherapy […]
Acta Med Indones. 2025 Apr;57(2):273-274. ABSTRACT Piriformis syndrome is an often overlooked cause of chronic buttock or low back pain, sometimes radiating to the posterior thigh. Despite various treatment options, a definitive standard therapy has not been established. Dry needling has recently gained attention as a non-pharmacological intervention, especially when guided by ultrasound to enhance […]
J Evid Based Integr Med. 2025 Jan-Dec;30:2515690X251355017. doi: 10.1177/2515690X251355017. Epub 2025 Jul 9. ABSTRACT ObjectiveThe study aimed to compare the effects of a combined intervention of dry needling and eccentric exercises versus oral and topical NSAID treatment, each combined with eccentric exercises, on pain intensity and hand function in patients with lateral epicondylalgia.DesignA single-blind, randomized […]
Disabil Rehabil. 2025 Jul 8:1-14. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2529423. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Chronic nonspecific neck pain frequently causes disability and absence from work. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of dry needling (DN) on disability and pain in CNSNP patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a systematic search on PubMed, […]
Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 1;15(1):20510. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-05869-2. ABSTRACT This study investigated the ultrasound and histological characteristics of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the upper trapezius (UT) following dry needling (DN) therapy. Forty-nine participants with active MTrPs in one UT were included, with the contralateral healthy side serving as control. Ultrasound assessments (UT thickness, Young’s modulus, […]
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Jul;24(7):e70327. doi: 10.1111/jocd.70327. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Facial inflammation is a highly prevalent condition mediated by diverse etiologies, primarily manifested as facial redness, swelling, itching, pain, maculopapular rash, or even pustules. Conventional treatments such as topical or oral medications for anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory purposes have shown limitations, particularly in the slow resolution […]
J Clin Med. 2025 Jun 17;14(12):4326. doi: 10.3390/jcm14124326. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most common cause of non-dental pain in the orofacial region. Due to the complex and multifactorial nature of TMD, a multidisciplinary approach is often required. The objective of this narrative review is to evaluate the effectiveness of multimodal therapies in […]
Cureus. 2025 May 24;17(5):e84732. doi: 10.7759/cureus.84732. eCollection 2025 May. ABSTRACT Background Lateral epicondylitis (LE), commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is a widespread condition characterized by elbow pain and functional impairment. Conservative treatment options include physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and interventional procedures such as dry needling (DN) and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections. HA, an emerging treatment, has […]
Med Acupunct. 2025 Jun 11;37(3):193-201. doi: 10.1089/acu.2024.0159. eCollection 2025 Jun. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Acupuncture clinical research has gone through a stage of exponential growth since the NIH consensus statement published in 1998 with over 21,000 articles indexed in PubMed. However, there is still uncertainty about the scientific or biological basis of an acupuncture point. This adversely […]
J Hand Ther. 2025 Jun 18:S0894-1130(25)00055-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.04.005. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Shoulder pain, a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder (lifetime prevalence: 6.7%-66.7%), is closely linked to rotator cuff dysfunction. While trigger points in these muscles are common in symptomatic individuals, their impact on shoulder stability and function remains poorly understood. PURPOSE: This randomized controlled […]
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2025 Jun;53:104623. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.104623. Epub 2025 May 8. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis with limited therapeutic options for refractory or recurrent cases. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) combined with microneedling in VLS management. METHODS: Sixty-four VLS […]
Animals (Basel). 2025 May 22;15(11):1517. doi: 10.3390/ani15111517. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common source of musculoskeletal pain, characterized by trigger points (TrPs). In horses, MPS is frequently underdiagnosed, and evidence on DN effectiveness is limited. This study investigated whether DN can improve the biomechanics in horses using an artificial intelligence (AI)-based markerless smartphone […]
